Packaging Engineer

OVERVIEW

The primary responsibility of the Packaging Manufacturing Engineer is to improve the efficiency, safety, and quality of the Packaging equipment in the Production Department. The engineer manages projects in the packaging department.

• Improves the manufacturability of products and packaging equipment. Works with operations on continuous improvement of packaging lines and equipment. This is a hands‑on engineering role.
• Troubleshoots and improves new and existing equipment. Partners with operations to gather data to identify root causes and solutions to production problems.
• Originates concepts for new and existing packaging equipment, including support equipment such as conveying, robotics, instrumentation, weight control, and quality systems. Manages and engineers approved projects through to completion. Projects will cover a diverse range both in scope and area.
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to peers, subordinates and leadership within the organization and across organizational lines.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.

• BS/BA in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering or similar discipline such as industrial engineering.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical experience preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, electro‑mechanical drive systems, and safety.
• Allen Bradley PLC and Wonderware programming experience a plus.

Baltimore, MD

$65,000 - $86,500 plus bonus

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.